President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, will be distinguished with the Gold Insignia by the Americans Society (AS) on next Wednesday, September 23, in the entity’s headquarters in New York. The award, of private character, recognizes the influence of his management in the institutional strengthening, post-pandemic economic recovery and the boost of democracy at both national and regional levels.
A international recognition of stability and governance
The Americans Society, an international organization dedicated to collaboration between nations of the Hemisphere, explained that the insignia is awarded exclusively to democratically elected heads of state who have left a lasting impact on the development of the region. On the occasion, the distinction will be delivered jointly by Susan Segal, president and CEO of the AS, and Andrés Gluski, chairman of the board of the organization.
Context of the recognition
- Institutional strengthening: Abinader has implemented reforms that consolidate the rule of law in the Dominican Republic.
- Economic stability: his policies have promoted recovery after the post-pandemic crisis, with emphasis on investment and job creation.
- Promotion of democracy: he has led regional cooperation initiatives in security and integration.
- Regional impact: the actions of the Dominican Republic have been seen as a model for other countries in the hemisphere.
A list that includes great names
With this recognition, Abinader joins a historic list of continental leaders who have received the Gold Insignia since the 1980s. Among them are presidents such as Raúl Alfonsín, Ronald Reagan, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Michelle Bachelet, Juan Manuel Santos, Iván Duque and Luis Lacalle Pou.
The ceremony and guests
The delivery will take place in a private event that will bring together prominent executives from the business sector and international public leaders. The presence of key figures from the business and political world who share Abinader’s vision on the importance of hemispheric cooperation is expected.
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